What does yo K1 mean in knitting?
What does yo K1 mean in knitting?
Usually it’s something like “bring the yarn to the front of the needle, knit the next stitch.” Which, if you’re knitting English style, will cause you to sort of half-accidentally make a yarn over followed by a knit stitch. That is a “yo, k1” NOT a “yo”, and therefore will totally throw off your stitch count.
What is slip slip knit?
Slip slip knit (ssk) is a left-leaning decrease method. To ssk you simply reduce the number of stitches in your row of knitting by slipping 2 stitches knitwise from your left-hand needle onto your right-hand needle. Then, you slide the tip of the left-hand needle into both of those stitches knitting them together.
What is the difference between SSK and k2tog?
The Knit 2 Together (k2tog) is a right slanting decrease: Knit 2 stitches together as if they were one stitch knitting through both loops. The Slip, Slip, Knit (ssk) is a left slanting decrease: Slip the first stitch as if to knit.
Should you always slip first stitch when knitting?
First and foremost, unless the instructions indicate otherwise, slipping stitches is always done purlwise. The only way to keep the correct “leg” facing forward in your knitting is to slip the stitch as if to purl, and it doesn’t matter if you are on the right side or the wrong side of your work.
Is SSK the same as k2tog TBL?
K2tog-tbl does not produce the same result as SSK: with k2tog-tbl the stitches get twisted (they don’t in the SSK). The two stitches do look different. And if you don’t like the ‘wiggly line’ that sits above a column of SSK decreases, work the stitch that sits above the decrease, in the even rows/rounds, tbl.
What does SSK stand for?
slip, slip, knit
What does SSP in knitting mean?
slip, slip, purl
What is CDD in knitting?
The CDD (centered double decrease) is a basic decrease that you should know how to perform. It’s used in A TON of knitting patterns – raglans and lace knitting are just two examples. The basics are simple – this stitch decreases by two stitches – one on either side of the center stitch.
What is SM and PM in knitting?
They can be used to mark a certain number of stitches, the beginning of a round, where to make a particular stitch, and more. Patterns often call for stitch markers with the abbreviations “pm” (place marker) and “sm” (slip marker). While knitting, the stitch marker sits on the needle between active stitches.
What is a double decrease in knitting?
It involves knitting three stitches together as though they were one stitch. Completing a k3tog creates a double decrease in your knitting because where once there were three stitches; there is now only one stitch. This decrease slants to the right.
What does s12 mean in knitting?
Knitting Abbreviations
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| s12-k1-pss2o | slip 2 as if to k2tog, k1, pass 2 slipped stitches over |
| sl | slip |
| sm | slip marker |
| ssk | slip, slip, knit 2 stitches together |
How do you decrease stitches?
To do this, insert the right-hand needle into the first stitch and slip it to the right-hand needle without knitting it. Knit the next stitch. With the tip of the left-hand needle pass the slipped stitch over the second stitch. You’ve now worked a decrease and have one less stitch.
How do you decrease percentages?
First: work out the difference (increase) between the two numbers you are comparing. Then: divide the increase by the original number and multiply the answer by 100. % increase = Increase ÷ Original Number × 100. If your answer is a negative number, then this is a percentage decrease.
What is the percent of change from 3000 to 90?
-97
What is the percent of increase from 5000 to 6000?
20%
What is the percent of increase from 4000 to 7000?
75%
What is the percent of change from 4000 to 5000?
Percentage Chart
| Value Change | Percentage Increase |
|---|---|
| 4000 to 4500 | 12.5% |
| 4000 to 4750 | 18.75% |
| 4000 to 5000 | 25% |
| 4000 to 5250 | 31.25% |
What is the percent of change from 5000 to 7000?
40%